Tennessee Turfgrass Association | April/May 2025
This issue covers 5 things practitioners should know about soil surfactants. Also features an overview of the H2B Visa Program and more !
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By Rebecca Grubbs Bowling, Zoe Haub Hinton, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee USA | and Michael A. Fidanza, Stanley J. Kostka, Pennsylvania State University – Berks Campus, Reading, Pennsylvania USA
Soil surfactants, commonly referred to by practitioners as “wetting agents”, can be useful tools for turfgrass managers. These products are traditionally applied to alleviate soil water repellency and localized dry spot, improve water movement through the soil profile, and enhance...
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For questions, please contact Dr. Becky Bowling | rgrubbs5@utk.edu
We’re excited to announce that BEACON 2025 will take place October 14–15 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mark your calendars. This year promises to be even bigger and better. Additional details will be shared later this summer.
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By Madan Sapkota, Chase M. Straw, Weston W. Floyd, and Elia Scudiero |
As global demand for freshwater intensifies and the environmental impact of water use becomes more apparent, golf course superintendents face increasing pressure to manage water resources more efficiently. Conventional irrigation scheduling methods may result in overwatering or underwatering, leading to...
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By Kristina Kelly |
When it comes to running a turfgrass business, your work is rooted in results. Healthy lawns, properly installed sod, and satisfied customers are the visible signs of success. And behind every vibrant blade of grass is a business owner making...
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By Margarita Velandia, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics | Becky Grubbs Bowling, Department of Plant Sciences | Thomas Ayers, Tennessee State Monitor Advocate, Department of Labor & Workforce Development | Jane Chadwell, GAP Connections | Amy Rochkes, GAP Connections
This article aims to provide a general overview of the H-2B visa program in Tennessee. Specifically, we address the use of the program in terms of certified workers, the geographic distribution of these workers, the certification process, businesses or firms...
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